BEI
Beica
Ethiopia
4,994 km
3,103 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
4,994 km
3,103 mi / 2,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

BEI CMB
Airport Name Beica Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BEI CMB
ICAO Code HABE VCBI
City Beica Colombo
Country Ethiopia Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Colombo
Elevation 5,410 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 9.390000, 34.520000 7.180000, 79.880000

Beica (BEI) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beica Airport (BEI) in Beica, Ethiopia to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 4,994 kilometers (3,103 miles / 2,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:18 in Beica, it's 15:48 in Colombo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,380 feet between the two airports. Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport sits lower than Beica Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Beica (BEI) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Beica Airport (BEI) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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